Car Rental Checklist Before Traveling

Business rentals are a common way for executives and employees to travel within and outside the city when going on corporate trips. But while you can contact any high-quality rental company for your business rentals, it’s also essential that you’re prepared for what you’re getting into.

For this purpose, we’ve made a checklist for your business travels that you should refer to so that you don’t face any sudden troubles while on the road or in the rental car.

Checklist While Booking

• Is the car spacious enough for all your passengers? We get that you might be going on a business trip, but if you’re traveling with executives or clients, or if you’re just taking your family on an outing while you work on the trip, the car should have an ample amount of space to cater to your needs.
• Can you drive the car? In a country like Pakistan, people usually have access to manual cars, not automatic ones. So they might have a hard time operating the latter. So you need to be capable of operating the vehicle you choose from Deinfa’s fleet.
• Where are you traveling? And can your rental car handle it? A lot of cars aren’t meant for off-road terrains that you can come across while on your business trip, and many cars can’t tolerate harsh rains or snow. So if you’re traveling to northern areas for your work, you need to decide which car can cater to those needs.
• If you’re traveling inside the city, you may need a smaller car as long as it fits your needs. So you should check if your rental vehicle is small enough for the purpose.
• Would it be better if you hire the rental company’s chauffeurs? Car rentals can be a huge responsibility, and you might need a proper driver on your off-road trips anyway.
• Make sure you’re opting for the right car-rental option i.e. whether you want a long-term business rental or a short-term one.

Checklist During Pick-up

• Check if you need gas or petrol in the car.
• Note down how much gas the car actually has during your time of pick-up so you can bring it back with the same amount later on.
• Check for the owner’s manual and ask the rental company about the emergency contacts’ list in case of breakdowns in the middle of the trip.
• Make sure you have a copy of the rental agreement.
• Check the return process and how will the company help you out if you return the car outside of normal business hours.
• Check for prior damages on the car so that you won’t be held liable for them later.
• Check the car’s condition i.e. lights, mirrors, wipers, etc.
• Check if the car has spare tires and maintenance tools.

Checklist While Returning the Car

• Take note of the mileage and petrol level you’re returning the car with.
• Check for damages.
• Check if you’ve left any of your essential items in the car, under the seat, in the glove compartment, etc.
• Get a receipt and take a picture of the car at the return space.

All of these should be on your car rental checklist before you get started on your business trip either within or outside the city. Make sure your vehicle is in top condition before you go on your journey and return it in a similar condition. If you need more help, visit Deinfa Motors.